U.S. Visas issued in India are being issued on the newly designed Golden Gate Bridge foil!
- visa code
- May 3
- 2 min read
Introducing the new Golden Gate Bridge design on U.S. visas - now being issued at consular posts in India!
We have already quoted in Nov 2024 that the U.S. consular posts in India will start issuing visas on the redesigned boarding foil (https://www.thevisacode.com/post/u-s-embassy-and-consulates-in-india-will-issue-visas-on-redesigned-bridge-foil-in-a-couple-of-month) it's official now!
Our clients have been receiving visas on the newly redesigned boarding foil.
Rest assured, despite the updated look, the visa's validity and functionality remain unchanged. So, if you spot a different visa sticker in your passport, there's no need to worry – it's simply the new standard design.
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Recap from our news in Nov 2024.
"Earlier in November 21, 2022, CBP's carrier liaison program issued the following note for carriers
1. The U.S. has begun issuing a new Golden Gate Bridge Visa foil.
2. This is redesigned visa foil that will replace the Lincoln Visa foil.
3. As each consular post depletes Lincoln Visa Stock, they will begin to issue the Bridge Visa.
All Lincoln Visas will remain valid until the printed expiration date unless revoked or canceled.
NOTE: If carriers have a question on boarding a traveler, it should be directed to the appropriate Regional Carrier Liaison Group (RCLG), Immigration Advisory Program (IAP) Officer or Joint Security Program (JSP) Officer.
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Lincoln Visa Design (Lincoln Foil)
The previous design of U.S. visa documents featured the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, with the U.S. Capitol in the background. This design was introduced in 2002 after a four-year development phase and incorporated various security features, such as security fibers, more intricate printing, and the inclusion of biometric data.
Golden Gate Bridge Design (Bridge Foil)
U.S. consular missions have gradually started issuing a newly designed U.S. visa, which replaces the previous Lincoln visa foil. The new design features the Golden Gate Bridge, a landmark in San Francisco.
The U.S. Consular Posts across the world seem to have either depleted the existing Lincoln Visa Stock or almost on the verge of it. Soon we will see more visas being issued in the redesigned Bridge Visa Foil."
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